Date: Tuesday – Thursday, March 10-12, 2026
Location: Hotel Södra Berget, Sundsvall, Sweden
Join us in Sundsvall for three days focused on the future of pulpmaking. Connect with industry peers, gain insights from Valmet specialists, and explore new perspectives on sustainable pulp production.
This year’s theme, “Leading the way in sustainable pulp production,” sets the stage for innovation and collaboration. The program covers global market trends, operational efficiency, sustainability opportunities, and new value streams.
Highlights include site visits to Valmet’s operation in Sundsvall and SCA Ortviken’s CTMP pulp line, along with presentations that showcase best practices and real-world experiences.
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Get together |
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| 13:00-19:00 |
Registration Hotel Södra Berget, lobby area |
| 19:00–21:00 |
Get together event Restaurant Verandan at hotel Södra Berget Welcome words by Valmet management and light dinner |
| 8:30 |
Meeting room Galaxen 1 Doors open and demo area available |
Pulp Market changes around the world and implications to companies
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| 9:00-10:15 |
Lead the way - Valmet as your partner in sustainable pulp production Sami Riekkola, Executive Vice President, Pulp, Energy and Circularity, Valmet
Bioeconomy means a renewable, fossil-free future Magnus Hallberg, Division Director, Bioekonomi, RISE
Pulp market outlook Tom Wright, Managing Director, Hawkings Wright
How lifecycle approach and innovation build resilience Teemu Toivo, Director, Lifecycle Concepts & Reference Management, Pulp, Energy and Circularity, Valmet |
| 10:15-10:45 |
Coffee break and demo stands |
Pulp market changes around the world and implications to companies |
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| 10:45-12:00 |
CASE: Sun Paper, practicing integrated pulp and paper production in China
CASE: Arauco Sucuriú Project - Greatness that embraces the future |
| 12:00-13:00 |
Lunch and demo stands |
Sustainability as an opportunity |
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| 13:00-14:00 |
Carbon capture opportunity for pulp mills |
| 14:00-14:30 |
Coffee break and demo stands |
Visit to Valmet fiber technology center and production |
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| 14:30-17:00 |
Buses leave from front of the hotel |
| 17:30-18:15 |
Guided winter walk in the Södra Berget forest |
| 19:00-22:00 |
Dinner at hotel restaurant Hundra80 |
| 08:00 |
Meeting room Galaxen 1 |
Improving the efficiency |
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| 08:30-09:45 |
CASE: SCA Östrand - Life cycle cooperation from mill upgrades to service agreements |
| 09:45-10:15 |
Coffee break and demo stands |
New value streams and product differentiation |
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| 10:15-11:30 |
New added value products – 3D molded fiber, lignin and textile recycling |
| 11:30-12:30 |
Lunch and demo stands |
Reference site visit - SCA Ortviken |
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| 12:30-14:30 |
Busses leave from the Hotel for a site visit to SCA Ortviken |
| 14:30 |
Buses to Sundsvall Airport, Train station and Hotel Södra Berget |
Get together |
|
| 13:00-19:00 |
Registration Hotel Södra Berget, lobby area |
| 19:00–21:00 |
Get together event Restaurant Verandan at hotel Södra Berget Welcome words by Valmet management and light dinner |
| 8:30 |
Meeting room Galaxen 1 Doors open and demo area available |
Pulp Market changes around the world and implications to companies
|
|
| 9:00-10:15 |
Lead the way - Valmet as your partner in sustainable pulp production Sami Riekkola, Executive Vice President, Pulp, Energy and Circularity, Valmet
Bioeconomy means a renewable, fossil-free future Magnus Hallberg, Division Director, Bioekonomi, RISE
Pulp market outlook Tom Wright, Managing Director, Hawkings Wright
How lifecycle approach and innovation build resilience Teemu Toivo, Director, Lifecycle Concepts & Reference Management, Pulp, Energy and Circularity, Valmet |
| 10:15-10:45 |
Coffee break and demo stands |
Pulp market changes around the world and implications to companies |
|
| 10:45-12:00 |
CASE: Sun Paper, practicing integrated pulp and paper production in China
CASE: Arauco Sucuriú Project - Greatness that embraces the future |
| 12:00-13:00 |
Lunch and demo stands |
Sustainability as an opportunity |
|
| 13:00-14:00 |
Carbon capture opportunity for pulp mills |
| 14:00-14:30 |
Coffee break and demo stands |
Visit to Valmet fiber technology center and production |
|
| 14:30-17:00 |
Buses leave from front of the hotel |
| 17:30-18:15 |
Guided winter walk in the Södra Berget forest |
| 19:00-22:00 |
Dinner at hotel restaurant Hundra80 |
| 08:00 |
Meeting room Galaxen 1 |
Improving the efficiency |
|
| 08:30-09:45 |
CASE: SCA Östrand - Life cycle cooperation from mill upgrades to service agreements |
| 09:45-10:15 |
Coffee break and demo stands |
New value streams and product differentiation |
|
| 10:15-11:30 |
New added value products – 3D molded fiber, lignin and textile recycling |
| 11:30-12:30 |
Lunch and demo stands |
Reference site visit - SCA Ortviken |
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| 12:30-14:30 |
Busses leave from the Hotel for a site visit to SCA Ortviken |
| 14:30 |
Buses to Sundsvall Airport, Train station and Hotel Södra Berget |
During the event you have the opportunity to discuss with Valmet experts and test our solutions in practice.
Participants book and pay for their own accommodation. We kindly ask you to make your hotel reservations directly through the hotel’s website. The room rate is 1380 SEK (~130 euros) per night, including breakfast. This price has been negotiated by Valmet.
To make a reservation, please use the booking code: PULP2026
If you have any questions regarding hotel arrangements, please contact: reception@sodraberget.com.
Please note that the special room block is available until 14 February, so we encourage you to book early.
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Book your room at Hotel Södra Berget for comfort and convenience during the event.
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Hotel Södra Berget Perched high above Sundsvall, Hotel Södra Berget offers breathtaking views, modern comfort, and a relaxing atmosphere. With premium amenities, spa facilities, and direct access to nature, it’s the perfect place to unwind after a day of networking and learning. Enjoy convenience and comfort just steps away from the Valmet Pulp Customer Days venue.
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Valmet in Sundsvall At Valmet’s Sundsvall site, you’ll experience cutting-edge innovation in the pulp industry. The visit includes an exclusive tour of the production facility and the Fiber Technology Center, where advanced research and development shape the future of sustainable fiber solutions. Discover how Valmet combines technology, expertise, and customer collaboration to drive progress in the global pulp sector.
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SCA Ortviken During this visit, you’ll explore SCA Ortviken’s state-of-the-art production line for CTMP, inaugurated in May 2023. The tour includes an inside look at the advanced Fiber Flash Drying system and the efficient baling line—key technologies driving sustainable and high-quality pulp production.
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There are two convinient ways to get to Sundsvall from Stockholm:
SAS offers domestic flights from Arlanda (ARN) to Sundsvall-Timrå Airport (SDL) a few times per day.
SJ offers a high-speed train connection about dozen times a day directly from Arlanda Central Station to Sundsvall Central Station.
The simplest way to get from Sundsvall-Timrå Airport to the hotel is by taxi. Travel time is short, and taxis are readily available outside the terminal.
For booking of taxi use
WeCab +46 60 911 11
Taxi Kurir +46 60 15 00 00
We have arranged bus transportation between the hotel and the event venues. A Valmet representative will guide you from the hotel lobby to the bus. Departure times are listed in the agenda above.
Sweden uses 230 V electricity with Type F/C sockets. If you are traveling from outside Europe, please bring a suitable adapter.
Questions?
In case you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. If you need to cancel your participation, please let us know.
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